Monthly Archives: June 2008

Inspired by Rebecca, author of the blog “Know Thy Food“, I’ve decided to go grocery store-free. I’ve been accumulating bulk beans, frozen meats, grains, and other pantry items, arranged to have a box of produce delivered every week, and will … Continue reading →

Over the last month and a half, we’ve analyzed our income and spending, eliminated the most troublesome debt, and even managed to tuck some away into savings.  But further analysis as revealed a small black hole in our financial life: … Continue reading →

Since I started talking a shower every other day, I also became interested in this trend in some circles of using no shampoo at all.  But, don’t get me wrong, these people wash their hair…but only with baking soda and … Continue reading →

I mentioned on my Resource page that “The Complete Tightwad Gazette” is currently my frugal bible.  I thought I would draw more attention to it because I think that for those who really want to learn frugality, this is an … Continue reading →

We recently received both our Economic Stimulus check along with our state tax return: a grand total of $2,223.  We threw $1,500 at my husband’s credit card, as we haven’t put the entire amount into the bank yet (we only … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago, my husband and I started our first ever project of growing our own food.  I had been bemoaning the fact that we live in an apartment and have not even a little yard to grow anything … Continue reading →

After reading a review at The Simple Dollar about “Debt is Slavery”, I checked it out from the library to see what it was all about. It took me all of an hour and half to read it, it’s that … Continue reading →

I finally closed my last credit card – the one I was actually making monthly payments on – and got my deposit of $99 back. After much consideration, my husband and I decided to use this money to buy a … Continue reading →

So far, I’ve failed to meet either challenge or goal this week.  A three minute shower is just too short.  I like a nice, unhurried hot shower.  So, I’m trying to think of other ways to cut back.  I might … Continue reading →

I’ve decided to make changes gradually, and have given myself one frugal challenge and one frugal DIY goal for each month.  Last month, my DIY goal was to make my own pasta/pizza sauce, which I achieved several times.  Eventually, I’m … Continue reading →